Harrisburg

The City in Brief

Founded: 1791 (incorporated as city, 1860)

Head Official: Mayor Stephen R. Reed (D) (since 1982)

City Population

1980: 53,264

1990: 52,376

2000: 48,950

2003 estimate: 48,322

Percent change, 1990–2000: -6.5%

U.S. rank in 1980: 447th

U.S. rank in 1990: 473rd

U.S. rank in 2000: Not reported (State rank: 17th)

Metropolitan Area Population

1980: 556,000

1990: 587,986

2000: 629,401

Percent change, 1990–2000: 7%

U.S. rank in 1980: 62nd

U.S. rank in 1990: 67th

U.S. rank in 2000: 66th

Area: 11.44 square miles (2000)

Elevation: Ranges from 100 to 358 feet above sea level

Average Annual Temperature: 52.9° F

Average Annual Precipitation: 40.5 inches of rain; 34.3 inches of snow

Major Economic Sectors: Manufacturing, services, retail trade, state government

Unemployment Rate: 3.6% (April 2005)

Per Capita Income: $15,787 (1999)

2002 FBI Crime Index Total: 2,928

Major Colleges and Universities: Harrisburg Area Community College, Penn State Downtown Center, Penn State Eastgate Center, Temple University at Harrisburg, Dixon University Center at Harrisburg

Daily Newspaper: The Patriot-News